The last day diary

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'The last day Diary', is a new HD Film based on the last written testimony of Nate Champion who was attacked and shot during the Johnson county war 1892.

The first part of the film and the voiceover is already recorded in Dublin with actor John Hurt. The second part is going to be filmed in the United States in Wyoming and New Jersey. I need funds to rent equipment in the US, travel to the film locations in Kaycee Wyoming, and record a soundtrack in New Jersey with composer David Mansfield.

While some funding has been secured from the Arts council for this film, this is not enough to cover the full project and its potential. I have been invited to New York this summer 2013 for the ISCP International Studio Residency programme, and plan on filming when based in New York and then finishing the project in Ireland.
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The actor John Hurt is the only actor in the film, and would be well known from recently: Beckett's 'Krap's last tape', 'V for Vendetta' and classics 'Midnight Express', 'Elephant man', 'Aliens', '1984', and 'Heaven's Gate' (1980 Michael Cimino). The musician and composer David Mansfield is well known for his solo work and also working with the Alpha band and Bob Dylan in the 70s. He composed and played the original score for the film 'Heaven's Gate'.

Nate Champion was an early settler in Wyoming, and was attacked in the KC ranch at the start of the Jonson county war. During his last day he wrote a diary journal, outlining the attack and how the cabin he was in was being burnt down and shot at from all sides. He did not survive the attack but his hand written account did.

Fund it What for.
I need funds to rent HD broadcast film equipment in the US, travel to the film locations in Kaycee Wyoming, and record a soundtrack in New Jersey with composer David Mansfield. All monies raised will go towards this project, and if we get over the target it will be used for renting better sound recording equipment and in the post production of the film. I am currently investing over 3,000 of my own money into the project, and expect to put in more.

Locations in Wyoming to film.
Kaycee is an important site of the Johnson County War, one of the most significant events in Old West history. West of Kaycee is the infamous "Hole-in-the-Wall" Country and outlaw cave where the legendary outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and the rest of the Hole-in-the-Wall gang hid out.

Equipment needed for filming in the US.
Sony PMW-EX1 HD camera, tripods, Dollys, tracks.
Sound recording equipment and microphones.

The film will be edited and produced in Ireland. It is planned to launched in a gallery venue in Dublin, as this is currently under discussion the exact dates and location to be confirmed. However, LimerickCityGallery, VisualCarlow and CCIParis are all interested in exhibiting this work.

Many thanks for your backing on this, we would not fulfill the project's potential without your support.
thank you

rewards

Fund €40+

Each supporter will receive an exclusive invite to the premier showing of the film, a printed catalogue booklet on the film, and a signed catalogue from the exhibition 'Everything can be done, in principle'. And their names listed in the film credits as a supporter of the project.

61 Available

Fund €175+

Film location photograph.
An aluminum printed photograph from one of the film locations in Kaycee in Wyoming, signed and from a limited edition. 300mm by 200mm approximately.
Each supporter will receive an exclusive invite to the premier showing of the film, a printed catalogue booklet on the film, and a signed catalogue from the exhibition 'Everything can be done, in principle'. And a listing in the film credits as a supporter of the project.
20 available.
Please note this work can only be delivered to the patron once the project has been taken place, so will be in September 2013.
More images and samples of rewards can be found on the artist's website: www.briandugggan.net

14 Available

Fund €265+

Etching.
Elias Harris and Rita, photo Etching form a metal plate.
a Photo etching print, limited edition print of only 20. Last 18 available, each signed and numbered..
These prints depict a short unique period in the history of the wall of death: Liondromes, when Lions were incorporated into the act. This image is from the Harris family a well known UK based carnival family. The artwork was created from the artist's archive of early sidecar and wall of death imagery, with special thanks to the Harris family and Neil Cadine.
Made in conjunction with Stony Road press in Dublin.
Each supporter will receive an exclusive invite to the premier showing of the film, a printed catalogue booklet on the film, and a signed catalogue from the exhibition 'Everything can be done, in principle'. And a listing in the film credits as a supporter of the project.
This work can be delivered to the buyer before the filming takes place, so May 2013.
More images and samples of rewards can be found on the artist's website: www.briandugggan.net

16 Available

Fund €320+

Etching. Framed.
Elias Harris and Rita, photo Etching from a metal plate.
a Photo etching print, limited edition print of only 20. Last 18 available, each signed and numbered..
These prints depict a short unique period in the history of the wall of death: Liondromes, when Lions were incorporated into the act. This image is from the Harris family a well known UK based carnival family. The artwork was created from the artist's archive of early sidecar and wall of death imagery, with special thanks to the Harris family and Neil Cadine.
Made in conjunction with Stony Road press in Dublin.
Each supporter will receive an exclusive invite to the premier showing of the film, a printed catalogue booklet on the film, and a signed catalogue from the exhibition 'Everything can be done, in principle'. And a listing in the film credits as a supporter of the project.
This work can be delivered to the buyer before the filming takes place, so May 2013.(530mmx 530)
More images and samples of rewards can be found on the artist's website: www.briandugggan.net

15 Available

Fund €780+

Film Still.
20 limited edition digital still from one scene in the film. Signed and numbered.
Fine Art Archival print approximately A2 (420x594) Diobond with aluminum backing frame.
Each supporter will receive an exclusive invite to the premier showing of the film, a printed catalogue booklet on the film, and a signed catalogue from the exhibition 'Everything can be done, in principle'. And a listing in the film credits as a supporter of the project.
Each work will carry a certificate of authenticity, COA, which guarantees the authenticity of an artwork and provides information regarding when and how it was created.
Please note this work can only be delivered to the patron once the project has been taken place, so will be in September 2013.
More images and samples of rewards can be found on the artist's website: www.briandugggan.net

20 Available

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